Garten of Banban 6

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"Garten of Banban 6" is a survival horror game that takes you to the uncharted levels of Banban’s Kindergarten. After the events of the previous game, you must now face new terrors and uncover the truth behind the mysterious establishment. With no allies in sight, prepare to encounter hostile enemies at every turn as you search for your missing child. Wishlist Garten of Banban 7 now on Steam. '**'

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,432 reviews

story68 positive mentions

gameplay16 negative mentions

The game features an amazing story with twists and turns, making it a strong contender for game of the year.
The character development and interactions, especially with Sir Dadadoo and Bittergiggle, are engaging and add depth to the narrative.
The puzzles, while challenging, provide a fun experience and the game has improved graphics and atmosphere compared to previous installments.

Many players found the puzzles to be tedious and overly long, leading to frustration and a feeling of padding to extend gameplay time.
The game suffers from technical issues, including lag and bugs that can hinder progress and enjoyment.
Some players expressed disappointment over the lack of key characters like Jumbo Josh and felt the story was confusing or poorly executed.

story
140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Garten of Banban 6" has received mixed reviews, with some praising its engaging plot twists, character development, and emotional depth, while others criticize it for being convoluted and lacking coherence. Many players appreciate the continuation of character arcs and the suspenseful narrative, but some feel that the story is bogged down by gameplay issues and inconsistent pacing. Overall, the game is seen as a significant installment in the series, though opinions vary on its execution and clarity.
- “Character arc progression, storyline development, loose ends being tied up, it's got it all!”
- “In conclusion, 'garten of banban 6' stands as a testament to the power of storytelling in gaming, offering players an unforgettable journey filled with suspense, excitement, and triumph.”
- “Banban himself alongside other iconic characters such as Opila Bird and Nabnab have such intense interpersonal connections that drive home this tale of loss, struggle, and hope, elevating it to a true ascended experience.”
- “The story is a mess once again too.”
- “The story makes no sense, the gameplay is boring, and just overall it just sucks.”
- “Story is all over the place and the script sucks; there are like 2 new characters introduced every game, and they go from being bad, to good, to bad, to good, to dead, to alive, etc.”
gameplay
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Garten of Banban 6" has received mixed reviews, with some praising its new mechanics and engaging moments, while others criticize it for being tedious, buggy, and repetitive. While certain elements, like the drone mechanic, have shown improvement, many players feel that the overall experience lacks fluidity and ambition, leading to a sense of stagnation in the series. Despite these issues, some fans still find enjoyment in the story and specific gameplay moments, particularly those that blend exploration and strategy.
- “But where 'Garten of Banban 6' truly shines is in its gameplay mechanics, which seamlessly blend exploration, strategy, and adrenaline-fueled combat.”
- “With its immersive world, engaging gameplay, and compelling characters, it solidifies itself as a must-play title for fans of the action-adventure genre.”
- “The gameplay was nothing like we've seen before; it introduced new mechanics which kept the game fresh, a handful of new characters, stunning visuals, might I add, and on top of all of that.”
- “These games aren't even funny bad anymore and while there is an obvious improvement in the gameplay, it isn't enough to offset the horrible base mechanics that the game has had since the first chapter. Not to mention the complete lack of effort put into the environments, which can make you feel sick just looking at them. I'm very disappointed in the direction this series is heading in and I wish it was more focused on making players laugh than making sure they can't refund it.”
- “While the comedy value in these games has been increasing with each one, the actual gameplay has just been getting more and more tedious.”
- “I'm not one to dump on someone's hard work, but this was some of the most boring gameplay I've ever done.”
humor
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the humor in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment in its decline from "funny bad" to simply "not funny." While some moments and character interactions still elicit laughter, a significant number of players feel that the humor has become stale and lacks the charm that initially attracted them to the series. Despite a few entertaining elements, the general consensus is that the game fails to deliver a consistent comedic experience.
- “Humor, terror, and adventure.”
- “I literally died laughing because of the animations for the boss fight at the end of Garten of Banban 3.”
- “It's a fun game, with a few scary and a lot of funny moments.”
grinding
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews consistently highlight the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and repetitive, with many puzzles and mechanics feeling overly drawn out and lacking engagement. While some players appreciate the comedic elements, they feel that the gameplay suffers from excessive monotony, making the experience less enjoyable overall. Suggestions for improvement often include streamlining mechanics to reduce the tedium.
- “While the comedy value in these games has been increasing with each one, the actual gameplay has just been getting more and more tedious.”
- “The game is mostly just standing around listening to boring conversations, walking in the dark, using your drone as a very poor light source, and doing the really tedious puzzles that aren't fun in the slightest.”
- “Mechanics are just boring, tedious, repetitive mechanics.”
emotional
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by players' intense reactions, with many expressing feelings of joy and sorrow that led to tears during pivotal moments, particularly involving the antagonist and character deaths. The game's storytelling and realistic environment evoke a strong sense of risk and accomplishment, making players feel deeply connected to the narrative. Overall, the emotional impact is significant, with some players describing it as a transformative experience that resonates long after gameplay.
- “The antagonist's voice was so gut-wrenching and made me cry tears of sheer joy.”
- “This game is as if it were written by Hideo Kojima, and its story is so beautiful that it made me cry to the point I could not breathe.”
- “I cried because I thought that it died from the last game.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received high praise, with many players highlighting its effectiveness in enhancing the indie horror atmosphere and character development. Reviewers noted significant improvements in the soundtracks of the later games, expressing enjoyment of specific tracks and the overall quality of the voice acting. However, some found the music to be overly loud and distracting at times.
- “The soundtrack goes hard, and I really like Bittergiggle.”
- “To be honest, the music is the best thing about this game.”
- “I haven't reviewed the fourth one, but I'd like to mention that both the 4th and 6th games have actually nice soundtracks that I was happy to add to my Spotify playlists.”
- “Just a small question, I know this has nothing to do with the game, why would you publish the music to Spotify and say it's copyrighted, and can I use it in a video?”
- “From the music, the unsettling moments in the dark field where all you could hear was the laughing naughty ones, the amazing voice acting and character development of the former antagonists and the sweaty little mini games that really had me on the edge of my seat.”
- “And the music too - a major improvement from the first three games.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews for the game's graphics are highly polarized, with some players praising the stunning visuals and realistic details, while others criticize them as horrible and abhorrent. Many highlight the graphics as a strong point that enhances the overall experience, particularly in creating a dark horror atmosphere, while a few express disappointment in the visual quality. Overall, the graphics seem to be a significant aspect of the game, eliciting both admiration and disdain from players.
- “The graphics and animations of the game are really good that I recommend this game to other Steam players.”
- “Great graphics, a dark horror vibe, and a good story with a cliffhanger ending.”
- “The graphics were so detailed and realistic I thought I was staring at my own real wall!”
- “The game graphics are horrible.”
- “The visuals are abhorrent once again, but the soundtrack goes hard and I like Bittergiggle.”
- “Very bad graphics, no horror factor, neither good audio.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely criticized for its severe stability issues, with multiple reports of bugs, freezing, and unresponsive mechanics that hinder gameplay. Reviewers describe it as frustrating and poorly executed, making it difficult to recommend despite some appreciation for the series. Overall, the game's instability significantly detracts from the experience.
- “This series is a frustrating, buggy, over-priced, slow-paced and frankly hard to play throwback to indie horrors from the last decade mixed with the new.”
- “I do like this series; but it is way too buggy, over-priced, and innately un-fluid in its mechanics to recommend to an audience that wouldn't buy it without consideration.”
- “The drone gets stuck on everything, the voice acting isn't pretty good for some characters, the story mode is just all over the place at this point and the game is just super buggy.”
character development
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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In "garten of banban 6," character development is highlighted through the compelling transformation of Bittergiggle, who grapples with guilt over unleashing the naughty ones, showcasing a relatable and realistic evolution. While the game features visually stunning character designs, some characters, like Sir Dadadoo, are criticized for lacking depth and creativity. Overall, the character arcs contribute significantly to the immersive storytelling experience.
- “From the music, the unsettling moments in the dark field where all you could hear was the laughing naughty ones, the amazing voice acting and character development of the former antagonists really had me on the edge of my seat.”
- “It was perfectly scary, had lots of neat story moments, and the character design continues to be really fun.”
- “Sir Dadadoo, the big bad of the game, not only has a terrible name, but has the laziest character design I've ever seen.”
- “The character development of Bittergiggle feeling guilty for unleashing the naughty ones is outstanding and felt like natural character development I would see in the real world!”
- “Sir Dadadoo, the big bad of the game, not only has a terrible name, but has the laziest character design I've ever seen.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in Garten of Banban is described as a unique blend of childlike wonder and horror, immersing players in a world filled with toys and puzzles while evoking a sense of fear and the unknown. This duality enhances the gameplay experience, making it both nostalgic and thrilling as the story unfolds.
- “Garten of Banban has a very unique atmosphere that makes you feel like you are somewhat a child again, surrounded by toys to play with.”
- “I really like the horror atmosphere, amazing puzzles, new characters, and the story continues to build up.”
- “The dark atmosphere that I sometimes got lost in added a nice fear-of-the-unknown effect.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its performance on PC, particularly in how well it handles models. However, users have noted a significant performance drop when disabling motion blur, indicating that optimization could still improve further.
- “This game was so good on my PC to run thanks to the amazing optimization in all the models.”
- “All the games make you massively lose performance when you disable motion blur.”
- “The optimization is getting better, slowly.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many reviewers feeling that it prioritizes profit over quality content. Players are encouraged to overlook the game's shortcomings, suggesting that the monetization tactics detract from the overall experience.
- “It is just another seamless cash grab for fans to chew up yet again.”